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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1945

Page

4

Binks Boner Could Cost Senators Pennant In Final Surge

Washington's George Binks misplayed a sunlit fly while on deck, costing a potential sweep of the Athletics and leaving the Senators one game behind Detroit. The doubleheader ended in a split as Philadelphia won 4-3 in 12. Washington took the nightcap 4-3 in eight. In a separate NL note, the Cubs beat the Pirates 7-4 while the Cardinals toppled the Reds 9-6. Yankees beat the Red Sox 2-1 in five, Feller notching his fifth win since Navy discharge.

Joe Reichler Associated Prew Washington Senators George Bingo) Binka Fred Merkle Fred Snodgrass Heinie Zimmerman Mickey Owen Binks Nats Athletics Detroit Tigers St. Louis Browns Philadelphia Senators Bengals Cleveland St. Louis Boner Washington Walter Masterson Nat Hurler Ernie Kish Mario Fioretti Nelson Potter Chicago Cubs Pittsburgh Pirates Cincinnati Whitey Kurowski Reds New York Yankees Dave Ferriss Bostom Red Sox Bosox Bobby Feller Navy Chicago White Sox Hag Gregg Brooklyn Philadelphia Phillies Dodgers Boston Braves New York Giants Chuck Workman Jim Wallace

Suspected Thief Held After Meigs County Arrest

Meigs County officers capture Lloyd Martin in Grass Run cave near Dexter, charging him with breaking and entering and related thefts. He is held in Pomeroy jail awaiting a hearing before Justice of the Peace Percy Peoples. FBI will process him for parole after the hearing. gun and stolen items found in the cave.

Pomeroy Lloyd Martin Justice of the Peace Percy Peoples Hood Nicholson Carpenter Grass Run Dexter Frank Clark Walter Wolfe Edgar Ebersbach Floyd Duntee Rutland Martin Wolfe FBI Nicholson

Mark Grave of Member of Meigs DAR

Impressive grave marking ceremonies were held Sunday afternoon at Wilkesville cemetery for Mrs Agnes Mary Soles a member of the Return Jonathan Meigs Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution. The ceremony included a bronze marker placement with remarks by Miss Bess Sanborn and notes on Mrs Soles Revolutionary ancestry and her patriotic zeal. Relatives attended from Washington DC and Wilkesville.

Middleport Wilkesville Agnes Mary Soles Jonathan Meigs Daughters of the American Revolution W. P. Lochary R. A. Miller Soles Bess Sanborn James McCormick Russell Waltz Bessie Wells Clem Wilcox James Clark Pomeroy Ann, Vinton Eloise Grey Weilston Set Lawson Seyfried Bertha Canwell Albany Gna Lochary Miller Sergeant Seyfried C. Sanborn Daisie Saunders Seyfried Thomas Googlein John Chase A. R. Kiight Edward Stark Guy Neiglet O. P. Klein

Licensed To Marry In Meigs County

Meigs County Probate Court issued marriage licenses on Saturday September 22 to Henry Fr. Mertens and Mane Hysell both of Ohio, plus Howard Richmond of Beckley West Virginia and Juanita Coleman of Pomeroy.

Pomeroy Meigs County Henry FR. Mertens Lakewood Ohio Mane Hysell Middeport Howard Richmond Beckley W. Va Juanita Coleman

Slaughter Funeral To Be Held Tuesday

Funeral services for Mrs. Lavernia Slaughter age 74 who died at her daughter Daisy O Neil’s home will be at two o clock Tuesday at Letart Methodist Church with interment in Letart Cemetery The body lies in state at Finsterwald Funeral Home She is survived by ten daughters including Mrs O Neil and Mrs Edna Jaenks of Ravenna and by thirty two grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Remembrance Grant Shocks Peacre Community

Mrs. Mary Smith of Peacre Avenue was surprised by a gift ring sent by her grandson Eat Denny Jr now stationed abroad. The gesture, described as a pitchstone, came as a warm surprise from a family member serving away duties, illustrating enduring ties.

Pomeroy Mary Smith Peacre Ave Eat Denny, Jr Young Denny Partons

League Leaders By The Associated Press

National and American League batting leaders listed with top names such as Cavarietta Holmes Stirnweiss Cuccinella and Moses. Run and hit totals shown for seasons with leaders including 125 runs 218 hits and 28 home runs.

Associated Press Cavarietta Chicago S—Rosen Brooklyn Walker Holmes Boston Olmo QLEN St. Louis Stephens

OSU Buckles Down Ahead of Missouri Opener

The Ohio State University football squad buckled down in final week of practice for the opener against Missouri next Saturday afternoon. Coach Darrell Widdoes scouted the Wisconsin-Great Lakes game Saturday. Hostess Mrs Elizabeth Campbell entertained her card club.

Columbus lTa Ohio State University Missouri Darrell Widdoes Pomeroy Elizabeth Campbell Elizabeth Uber

Oberlin Yeomen roll to 33 to 0 victory over Ohio Wesleyan

Oberlin College’s Yeomen rout Ohio Wesleyan 33 to 0 to extend their unbeaten run. The Marine-holstered team relied on passes and three ground plays with a late Bishops push to the seven-yard line marking the only serious threat. The rout capped a day that also featured strong showings by Miami and Cincinnati.

Columbus Ohio Oberlin College DePauw Chip Wesleyan Oberlin Ohio Wesleyan Bishops

Johnson Wins Horseshoe Title in National Tourney

James Johnson of Ludlow Kentucky claimed the National A.A.U. Horseshoe Pitching Championship by winning 14 of 15 games in the final round. He also retained the Ohio AAU Singles crown. Stanley Manker of Chillicothe placed third in national singles.

Cincinnati James Johnson Ludlow Johnson Stanley Manker Chillicoth

McBee Bowling and League Open Season Against Four Opponents

Meigs County Common Pleas Court action filed by Hazel Lane seeks partition of real estate against Alva Lane and others. The case filed Saturday involves multiple parties and applies to property involved in the real estate partition dispute. Also note McBee Bowling Men’s League schedule begins next Saturday with Uno Ceo opening against Missouri. Wilberforce Wooster and Ohio University games listed.

Missouri Wilberforce Wooster Ohio University Meigs County Common Pleas Court Hazel Lane Alva Lane Ohio University “Bobcats Bowling Green Falcons

Russians Withdraw from Olympic Team Event

Russians pull out of the Olympics team event allowing the United States to win with 94 points. Britain finished with 25 and the British score is noted as a reach. The Little Olympics proceeded despite the withdrawal, and Americans secured the championship.

Berlin

Stars Deliver Early Season Highlights Across League Openers

Yesterday's box score recap highlights Andy Pafko's Cubs salvage a 7-3 win over the Pirates with a bases loaded hit. Nelson Potter and George Kell star in shutouts and decisive runs for Browns and Athletics. Myatt and Kell drive Washington to a 4-3 victory, Bonham and Ferriss duel in a 6-5 Yankee win, and Karl shuts down the Dodgers as Phillies win 9-0 and 4-3 in separate games.

Associated Press Andy Pafko Cubs Pirates Nelson Potter Browns Tigers George Kell Athletics George Myatt Senators Kell Myatt Washington Bobby Feller Chicago White Sox Cleveland Tere Rid Sax Ernie Bonham Yankees Lake Bonham Boo Ferriss Hal Gregg Dodgers Anston Karl Phillies Grege Phill Karl Phils

Motorist Is Fined By Meigs Justice

POMEROY Allen Nelson of Danville pleaded guilty to hitting Russell Snowden Rutland youth with his car as he ran from a bus on school bus return trip with his uncle. Nelson left the scene first pleading not guilty. The boy was taken to Holzer Hospital in serious condition.

Pomeroy Allen Nelson Danville Russell Snowden Rutland Hey Justice of the Peace Field Dunies Nelson Holzer Hospital

Colonels Confident of Victory in Playoff Final

The Louisville Colonels, third place, head to St Paul with confidence of repeating their 1944 Shaughnessy title and earning a Little World Series spot by beating St Paul 6-0 in game three. St Paul leads 2-1. series resumes tomorrow at Saint’s home park.

Louisville Louisville Colonels St. Paul American Association Colonels Milwaukee Brewers

Fullerton's Roundup on AAU and baseball figures

Fullerton mulls AAU criticism and pro development in sports. Notes on players Jane Schoendienst Marty Marion switch to left field and Hank Greenberg’s post Army pennant drive. Mentions Peanuts Lowrey and George Case with brief service notes on GI desire to try civilian life.

AL Schoendienst Cardinals Red Marty Marion Peanuts Lowrey Cube Los Angeles Peanuts Cubs Hank Greenberg A. F Philippines

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